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System Configuration Guide
Machine Types: 7D9G, 7D9H

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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide Machine Types: 7D9G, 7D9H...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the safety information and the safety instructions, which are available at: https://pubs.lenovo.com/safety_documentation/ In addition, be sure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the Lenovo warranty for your server, which can be found at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup Second Edition (April 2023) ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety inspection checklist ... iv Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller ....
  • Page 4 ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 6: Safety Inspection Checklist

    1 & IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology. Lenovo assumes you are qualified in the servicing of equipment and trained in recognizing hazards energy levels in products. Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
  • Page 7 Click Power ➙ Power Cables to see all line cords. • Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations.
  • Page 8 ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The ThinkSystem SR635 V3 Server (Types 7D9G and 7D9H) is a 1-socket 1U rack server that features the 4th generation EPYC processor family of AMD. It is designed to be highly flexible to support many kinds of Information Technology (IT) workloads.

  • Page 10: Tech Tips

    The server provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the cover of the server, that you can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device to get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information website.

  • Page 11: Security Advisories

    Security advisories Lenovo is committed to developing products and services that adhere to the highest security standards in order to protect our customers and their data. When potential vulnerabilities are reported, it is the responsibility of the Lenovo Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) to investigate and provide information to our customers so they may put mitigation plans in place as we work toward providing solutions.
  • Page 12 • PCIe x16/x16, low profile + full-height • PCIe x16, full-height PCIe slot availability is based on riser selection. See “Rear view” on page 23 and “PCIe slots and PCIe adapters” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide. ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 13 • Gen 4: 440, 540 and 940 series • Gen 3: 4350, 5350 and 9350 series Note: For more information about the RAID/HBA adapters, see Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference Graphics processing unit (GPU) The server supports the following GPU: • Low-profile, half-length, single-wide: –...
  • Page 14 • Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities. – The server supports Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2). For additional information about Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2), refer to https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html...
  • Page 15 • VMware ESXi • Microsoft Windows • Red Hat Enterprise Linux • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server • Canonical Ubuntu References: • Complete list of available operating systems: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig • OS deployment instructions, see “Deploy the operating system” on page Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 16: Mechanical Specifications

    • Depth (with EIA flange and PSU handle): 787.6 mm (31 inches) Weight Up to 20.2 kg (44.56 lb) Environmental specifications Summary of the environmental specifications of the server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 17 Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  • Page 18 Attention: Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server. For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 19 Environment ThinkSystem SR635 V3 complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications with most configurations, and depending on the hardware configuration, also complies with ASHRAE Class A3 and Class A4 specifications. System performance may be impacted when the operating temperature is outside ASHRAE A2 specification.

  • Page 20: Management Options

    If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
  • Page 21 • Redfish API Usage and downloads https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc_frontend/lxcc_overview.html Application that reports the XCC events to local OS system log. Interface • CLI application Lenovo XCC Logger Utility Usage and downloads https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxcc-logger-frontend/lxcc-logger-overview.html Centralized interface for multi-server management. Interface • Web GUI interface •...
  • Page 22 Important: Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) supported version varies by product. All versions of Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager are referred to as Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager and LXPM in this document, unless specified otherwise. To see the LXPM version supported by your server, go to https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html...
  • Page 23 1. Most options can be updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options, such as GPU firmware or Omni- Path firmware require the use of supplier tools. 2. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI to update firmware using Lenovo XClarity Administrator, Lenovo XClarity Essentials, or Lenovo XClarity Controller.
  • Page 24 ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Server Components

    Table 3. Components on the front of the server Callout Callout Drive status LED Drive activity LED Diagnostics panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector External LCD connector XClarity Controller USB connector VGA connector (optional) Rack latch (right) © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 26 External LCD connector XClarity Controller USB connector VGA connector (optional) Rack latch (right) Pull-out information tab Drive bays (8) Rack latch (left) Note: For more information about each component, see “Front components overview” on page ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 27 Server model with ten 2.5-inch drive bays Table 5. Components on the front of the server Callout Callout Drive status LED Drive activity LED Diagnostics panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector External LCD connector XClarity Controller USB connector VGA connector (optional) Rack latch (right) Pull-out information tab Drive bays (10)
  • Page 28 External LCD connector (reserved) XClarity Controller USB connector VGA connector (optional) Rack latch (right) Pull-out information tab Drive fillers (4) Rack latch (left) Note: For more information about each component, see “Front components overview” on page ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 29 Server model with eight 2.5-inch drive bays (with LCD diagnostics panel assembly) Table 8. Components on the front of the server Callout Callout Drive status LED Drive activity LED LCD diagnostics panel assembly LCD diagnostics panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector External LCD connector XClarity Controller USB connector VGA connector (optional)
  • Page 30 The diagnostics panel is integrated in front I/O module on some models. For information about the controls and status LEDs on the diagnostics panel, see “Integrated diagnostics panel” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide. ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 31: Rear View

    Pull-out information tab The Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label is attached on the pull-out information tab. The default Lenovo XClarity Controller hostname and the IPv6 Link Local Address (LLA) are provided on the tab.
  • Page 32 Figure 3. Rear view with 1 low profile PCIe adapter, 1 full height PCIe adapter, and 1 filler Table 12. Components on the rear of the server Callout Callout PCIe slot 1 on riser 1 assembly PCIe slot 2 on riser 1 assembly Power supply 1 Power supply 2 (optional) ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 33 Table 12. Components on the rear of the server (continued) Callout Callout NMI button VGA connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connectors (3 DCIs) XClarity Controller network connector Ethernet connectors of the OCP module on the rear (optional, two or four connectors may be available) Figure 4.
  • Page 34 The following illustration shows the rear view of the server model with two 7mm hot-swap rear drive bays and one PCIe slots. Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration below. ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 35 Table 17. Components on the rear of the server PCIe slot 1 on riser 1 assembly Rear 7mm drive bays (2) Power supply 2 (optional) Power supply 1 NMI button VGA connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connectors (3 DCIs) XClarity Controller network connector Ethernet connectors of the OCP module on the rear (optional, two or four connectors may be available)

  • Page 36: Top View

    The hot-swap redundant power supply helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system when a power supply fails. You can purchase a power supply option from Lenovo and install the power supply to provide power redundancy without turning off the server.
  • Page 37 Figure 8. Server top view for standard configurations Table 18. Component identification (Top view) Front backplane RAID flash power module Intrusion switch Fan modules Memory modules Processor and heat sink Riser assemblies note 1 Power supply units System board (system board assembly) Internal CFF HBA/RAID module Notes: 1.

  • Page 38: Front I/O Module

    Front I/O module The front I/O module of the server provides controls, connectors, and LEDs. The front I/O module varies by model. Depending on server models, your server supports the following front I/O modules. ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 39: System-Board-Assembly Layout

    FIO module For server model with • 4 x 2.5'' front drive bays • 8 x 2.5'' front drive bays • 10 x 2.5'' front drive bays • 16 EDSFF front drive bays Figure 10. FIO module type 1 • 10 x 2.5'' front drive bays Figure 11.
  • Page 40 System I/O board Firmware and RoT security module Processor board Fan board PIB board • “System-board-assembly connectors” on page 33 • “System-board-assembly switches” on page 34 • “System-board-assembly LEDs” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 41: System-Board-Assembly Connectors

    System-board-assembly connectors The following illustrations show the internal connectors on the system board. Figure 14. System-board-assembly connectors Table 20. System-board connectors Callout Callout NMI Button Rear USB Connector 1 MicroSD Connector VGA Connector Serial Port Connector Rear USB connector 2 Chapter 2 Server components...

  • Page 42: System-Board-Assembly Switches

    • “Installation Guidelines”, “Handling static sensitive devices”, and “Power off the server ” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide. 2. Any system board assembly switch or jumper block that is not shown in the illustrations in this document is reserved. ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 43 Figure 15. Switch block on the system board assembly Table 21. SW5 switch block on the system board assembly Switch Default position Description number Switch name SW5-1 Force BMC CPU Forces BMC and CPU into reset when changing it to reset the ON position.

  • Page 44: System Leds And Diagnostics Display

    System LEDs and diagnostics display See the following section for information on available system LEDs and diagnostics display. For more information, refer to “Troubleshooting by system LEDs and diagnostics display” in User Guide or Hardware Maintenance Guide. ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3. Parts List

    2. Click Parts. 3. Enter the serial number to view a listing of parts for your server. It is highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity Planner before purchasing any new parts.
  • Page 46 Tier 1 CRU at your request with no service agreement, you will be charged for the installation. • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
  • Page 47 Table 22. Parts list (continued) Index Description Tier 1 CRU Tier 2 CRU Consuma- ble and Structural part 7mm drive backplane (top) √ 7mm drive backplane (bottom) √ 2.5-inch drive bay filler √ 2.5-inch drive √ 7mm drive bay filler √...

  • Page 48: Power Cords

    The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. • Power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4. Unboxing And Setup

    They might be required to receive warranty service. Identify the server and access the Lenovo XClarity Controller This section contains instruction on how to identify your server and where to find the Lenovo XClarity Controller access information.
  • Page 50 Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label In addition, the Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label is attached to the pull-out information tab located near the lower right corner in the front of the chassis, with MAC address accessible with a pull.

  • Page 51: Server Setup Checklist

    Figure 19. Service Label and QR code Server setup checklist Use the server setup checklist to ensure that you have performed all tasks that are required to set up your server. The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. In some cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to the network and an AC power source, and then you can power on the server.
  • Page 52 • You can press the power button. • The server can restart automatically after a power interruption. • The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller. Note: You can access the management processor interface to configure the system without powering on the server.

  • Page 53: Chapter 5. System Configuration

    The following methods are available to set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller if you are not using DHCP: • If a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to set the network connection.

  • Page 54: Set Front Usb Port For Lenovo Xclarity Controller

    ID button. To connect using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app: 1. Connect the USB cable of your mobile device to the Lenovo XClarity Controller USB connector on the server. 2. On your mobile device, enable USB tethering.

  • Page 55: Update The Firmware

    Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system distributions. Machine-type-specific firmware-only Static Bundles (Service Packs) are also available. Firmware updating tools See the following table to determine the best Lenovo tool to use for installing and setting up the firmware: Chapter 5 System configuration...
  • Page 56 Selected I/ √ √ Lenovo XClarity band O devices Integrator (LXCI) for VMware vCenter Off-Target In-band All I/O √ √ √ Lenovo XClarity devices Integrator (LXCI) for Out-of- Microsoft Windows band Admin Center On-Target Off-Target ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...
  • Page 57 • Lenovo XClarity Controller If you need to install a specific update, you can use the Lenovo XClarity Controller interface for a specific server. Notes: – To perform an in-band update through Windows or Linux, the operating system driver must be installed and the Ethernet-over-USB (sometimes called LAN over USB) interface must be enabled.

  • Page 58: Configure The Firmware

    Several options are available to install and set up the firmware for the server. Important: Lenovo does not recommend setting option ROMs to Legacy, but you can conduct this setting if necessary. Note that this setting prevents UEFI drivers for the slot devices from loading, which may cause negative side effects to Lenovo software, such as LXCA, OneCLI, and XCC.

  • Page 59: Memory Module Configuration

    In addition, you can choose to make the text-based interface the default interface that is displayed when you start LXPM. To do this, go to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager ➙ UEFI Setup ➙ System Settings ➙ <F1>Start Control ➙ Text Setup. To start the server with Graphic User Interface, select Auto or Tool Suite.

  • Page 60: Raid Configuration

    OS logical drives or volumes. An introduction to RAID is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction Detailed information about RAID management tools and resources is available at the following Lenovo Press website: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources Deploy the operating system Several options are available to deploy an operating system on the server.

  • Page 61: Back Up The Server Configuration

    – Lenovo XClarity Integrator deployment pack for SCCM (for Windows operating system only) https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.lxci_deploypack_sccm.doc/dpsccm_c_endtoend_ deploy_scenario.html • Single-server Available tools: – Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager “OS Installation” section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at https:// sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_page.html – Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_r_uxspi_proxy_tool.html...
  • Page 62 ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 63: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 64: Collecting Service Data

    Collecting service data To clearly identify the root cause of a server issue or at the request of Lenovo Support, you might need collect service data that can be used for further analysis. Service data includes information such as event logs and hardware inventory.

  • Page 65: Contacting Support

    Support when certain serviceable events occur in Lenovo XClarity Administrator and the managed endpoints. You can choose to send diagnostic files to Lenovo Support using Call Home or to another service provider using SFTP. You can also manually collect diagnostic files, open a problem record, and send diagnostic files to the Lenovo Support.
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  • Page 67: Appendix B. Documents And Supports

    • UEFI Manual – UEFI setting introduction Support websites This section provides driver and firmware downloads and support resources. Support and downloads • Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR635 V3 – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sr635v3/7d9h//downloads/driver-list/ • Lenovo Data Center Forum –...
  • Page 68 • Operating System Installation Instructions – https://pubs.lenovo.com/#os-installation • Submit an eTicket (service request) – https://support.lenovo.com/servicerequest • Subscribe to Lenovo Data Center Group product notifications (Stay up to date on firmware updates) – https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/solutions/ht509500 ThinkSystem SR635 V3 System Configuration Guide...

  • Page 69: Appendix C. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 70: Trademarks

    (TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. Lenovo is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.

  • Page 71: Taiwan Region Bsmi Rohs Declaration

    Taiwan Region BSMI RoHS declaration Taiwan Region import and export contact information Contacts are available for Taiwan Region import and export information. Appendix C. Notices...
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